manual transmission BMW 335XI 2008 User Guide

Driving tips
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Sports Wagon: rear window wiper
Driving through an automatic car wash can
result in damage to the rear window wiper. If
necessary, ask the operator of the car wash
about protective measures you should take.
With convenient access and automatic
transmission
Insert the remote control into the ignition
switch.
The engine can be switched off when the selec-
tor lever is in position N. Refer also to page37.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying capacity, never over-
load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over-
heating and increases the rate at which damage
develops inside the tires. This can ultimately
result in a sudden blow-out.<
Make sure that no liquids are spilled or
leak from their containers in the cargo
bay, as this could result in damage to the vehi-
cle.<
Determining loading limit
1.Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard
*:
The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, overloading
can result in damage to the vehicle and
unstable driving conditions.<
2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.
4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150-lb. pas-
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs:
1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.
5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of
the load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult the manual for
transporting a trailer to determine how this
may reduce the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
Load
The permissible load is the total of the weight of
occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the
weight of the occupants, the less cargo/lug-
gage can be transported.
Stowing cargo
>Position heavy objects as low and as far for-
ward as possible, ideally directly behind the
respective seat backrests.
>Cover sharp edges and corners.
>For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the
opposite buckle.

Giving and receiving assistance
238
Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the BMW.
Sedan: it is stored in the onboard tool kit under-
neath the cover on the right-hand side of the
cargo bay, refer to page228.
Sports Wagon: it is stored in the onboard tool kit
underneath the cover on the left-hand side of
the cargo bay, refer to page228.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift
the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise the tow
fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.<
Access to screw thread
Rectangular cover panel in bumper:
Press on the upper edges of the cover panel.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page56, otherwise the low-beam headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and
windshield wipers may be unavailable.
Power steering assistance is not available when
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and
steering will require increased effort. Active
steering is not active and it will be necessary to
turn the steering wheel further.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend-
ing on local regulations.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in idle position.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever positions, refer to
page59.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph
or 70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic
transmission may be damaged.<
Towing methods
In some countries, it is illegal to tow your vehicle
with a tow bar or tow rope on public highways.
Please familiarize yourself with the relevant
towing regulations for the country in which you
are driving.
With a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may
be impossible to maintain control.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle,
please observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
>The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
could result in damage.<

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Weights
Sedan
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
323i (Canada)328i328xi
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,274/1,485 3,340/1,515 3,582/1,625
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,329/1,510 3,406/1,545 3,627/1,645
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,332/1,965 4,398/1,995 4,641/2,105
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,387/1,990 4,464/2,025 4,685/2,125
Load lbs/kg 1,058/480 1,058/480 1,058/480
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,083/945 2,116/960 2,293/1,040
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,403/1,090 2,458/1,115 2,502/1,135
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 16.2/460 16.2/460 16.2/460
335i335xi
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,593/1,630 3,814/1,730
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,605/1,635 3,824/1,735
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,652/2,110 4,872/2,210
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,663/2,115 4,883/2,215
Load lbs/kg 1,058/480 1,058/480
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,238/1,015 2,436/1,105
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,531/1,145 2,546/1,155
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 15.9/450 15.9/450

Technical data
246
Sports Wagon
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
328i328xi
Curb weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,527/1,600 3,770/1,710
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,593/1,630 3,814/1,730
Approved gross weight
>with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,630/2,100 4,872/2,210
>with automatic transmission lbs/kg 4,696/2,130 4,916/2,230
Load lbs/kg 1,102/500 1,102/500
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,127/965 2,326/1,055
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,646/1,200 2,646/1,200
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 16.2/460 - 48.9/1,385 16.2/460 - 48.9/1,385
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 16.1/61 Fuel grade: page207
including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0
Window washer system For more details: page62
including headlamp washers US quarts/liters approx. 6.3/6.0

Reference 253
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Entertainment
Mobility
Automatic
– air distribution102
– air flow rate102
– cruise control63,64
– headlamp control96
– service notification199
– storing of stations161
Automatic climate control100
– automatic air
distribution102
– settings via iDrive101
Automatic curb monitor49
"Automatic programs" with
automatic climate
control102
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC102
Automatic station search161
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– interlock58,59
– overriding selector lever
lock60
– shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever position59
– sport program59
– towing237
– tow-starting237
"Automatic ventilation"104
AUTO program for automatic
climate control102
"Auto Request"199
"Autostore"
– on the radio162
"AUX"156,175,177
– AUX-In port175
– USB-audio interface176
AUX-IN
– port110
AUX-In port175
Average fuel consumption73
– setting the units76
Average speed73
"Avoid ferries" in
navigation141
"Avoid highways" in
navigation141
Avoid highways in
navigation141Avoiding unintentional
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" in
navigation141
Axle loads, refer to
Weights245
"A - Z"189
,190
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support45
Backrests, refer to Seat
adjustment44
Backrest width adjustment45
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats46
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb232
Backup lamps, refer to Tail
lamps231
Balance, tone control157
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
pouch236
Bar, refer to Towing
methods238
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter in
the center armrest storage
compartment110
Bass, tone control157
Bass sounds, refer to Treble
and bass157
Battery233
– charging233
– disposal38,234
– jump starting236
– remote control28
– temporary power failure234
Battery renewal
– remote control38
– remote control for vehicle38
Being towed238
Belts, refer to Safety belts48
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts48
Beverage holders, refer to
Cup holders111Blower, refer to Air flow
rate102
Bluetooth, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
"BMW Assist"198,199,200
BMW Assist
– activating202
– Concierge service200
– contacting BMW Customer
Relations200
– Roadside Assistance198
– services offered197
– TeleService199
"BMW Contact"192
"BMW Contact
Numbers"192
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System226
"BMW Service settings"203
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to Cup
holders111
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control DBC86
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements76
Brake Force Display93
Brake lamps
– replacing bulb232
– two-stage93
Brake pads120
– breaking in120
Brake rotors122
– brakes120
– breaking in120
Brakes
– ABS86
– BMW Maintenance
System226
– breaking in120
– parking brake57
– service requirements76
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely122

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Mobility
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control86
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control87
– indicator/warning lamp87
DVD for navigation128
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC86
"Dynamic route" in
navigation141
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp87
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp87
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution86
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player156
Electrical malfunction
– door lock31
– driver's door31
– fuel filler door206
– glass roof40
– luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
– panorama glass roof42
Electric seat adjustment44
Electric steering wheel lock
– with convenient access37
Electronic oil level check222
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock60
Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual
release206
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass roof40
– panorama glass roof42
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock31Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid
from inside34
Emergency Request235
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance235
"Enabled services"202
"Enable services"203
"End call"189
Energy, saving
– saving fuel120
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control72
Energy Control72
Engine
– breaking in120
– data242
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature72
– speed242
– starting57
– starting, convenient
access36
– switching off57
Engine compartment222
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant224
Engine oil
– adding224
– BMW Maintenance
System226
– capacity246
– checking level222
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements76
"Engine oil level"223
Engine output, refer to Engine
data242
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data242
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine57
"Enter address"131
Entering a destination131
Entering a destination
country131
Entering a house number or
intersection133Entering an intersection132
Entering a street132
"Entertainment"156
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps99
Environmentally friendly
driving, refer to Energy
Control72
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control159
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control158
Error messages, refer to
Check Control81
"ESN"166
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control86
Event data recorders227
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system121
Expanding the cargo bay114
Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming
feature50
– automatic heating49
– folding in and out49
External audio device110
External audio device, refer to
AUX-In port175
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away238
– for tying down loads124
F
Fader, tone control157
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control81
Failure of an electrical
consumer234
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm36
– switching off an alarm36

Everything from A - Z
258 Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts48
Fastest route for
navigation141
Fast forward
– CD changer173
– CD player173
"Fast route" in navigation141
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control104
Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid pouch236
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock56
Flashlight, refer to LED hand
lamp110
Flash when locking/
unlocking31
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires219
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM90
Flat Tire Monitor FTM89
– indicating a flat tire90
– indicator/warning lamp90
– initializing the system89
– malfunction90
– snow chains89,220
– system limits89
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition218
Floor mats, carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir62
"FM", waveband156,160
FM, waveband160
Fog lamps98
– indicator lamp13,98
Folding in the mirrors, before
driving into a car wash49
Folding rear seat backrest114
Folding up the floor panel116
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely122Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps99
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive87
Frequency, selecting
manually161
Front airbags94
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor89
Fuel207
– average consumption73
– gauge72
– high-quality brands207
– quality207
– specifications207
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities246
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge72
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge72
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to
Energy Control72
Fuel filler door206
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction206
Fuses234
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control106
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption73
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel207
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge72
Gear indicator, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– manual transmission58Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– manual transmission58
General driving notes121
Glass roof, electric39
– closing after electrical
malfunction40
– convenient operation30,31
– initializing40
– opening, closing39
– pinch protection system40
– power failure40
– raising39
– remote control30
Glove compartment109
– LED hand lamp110
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system128
Grills100
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights245
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs229
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake57
Hand lamp, refer to LED hand
lamp110
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control87
"HD radio"163
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio163
Head airbags94
Headlamp control,
automatic96
Headlamp cover229
Headlamp flasher60
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing bulbs229

Everything from A - Z
260 Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control106
Interesting destination for
navigation136
"Interim time"84
Interior lamps99
– remote control30
Interior motion sensor36
Interior rearview mirror50
– automatic dimming
feature50
– compass108
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control58
Intermittent mode of the
wipers61
J
Jacking points233
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting236
Jump starting236
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control28
Keyless go, refer to
Convenient access36
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Convenient
access36
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile28
Kick-down59
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
Knock control207
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control96
– parking lamps/low beams96
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs229
"Language / Units"76
"Language / Units" in
navigation129,146
"Language" on the Control
Display84
"Languages" in
navigation129,146
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts48
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo124
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list137
"Last seat pos."48
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system53
LED hand lamp110
LED Light-emitting
diodes229
Length, refer to
Dimensions243
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb233
Light-emitting diodes
LED229
Lighter111
– connecting electrical
appliances112
"Lighting"61
Lighting
– instruments99
– lamps and bulbs229
– vehicle, refer to Lamps96
Light-metal alloy wheels, care,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Light switch96
"Limit"83
Limit, refer to Speed limit83
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo124Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking32
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal31
– from inside32
– from outside30
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access36
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside29
Low-beam headlamps96
– automatic
96
Low beams
– replacing bulbs229
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support45
Luggage compartment lid33
– convenient access37
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually33
– emergency release34
– locking or unlocking
separately34
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
– remote control30
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack124
Lumbar support45
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires220
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system226
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
– tires90
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control81

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Mobility
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic59
"Manual" on the radio161
Manual operation
– door lock31
– driver's door31
– fuel filler door206
– glass roof40
– luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
– panorama glass roof42
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission60
Manual transmission58
Map
– changing scale145
– destination entry135
"Map direction of travel"145
"Map facing north"145
Master key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key28
Maximum cooling102
Maximum speed
– with winter tires220
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions243
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory47
Memory keys,
programmable21
MENU button16
Menus
– Control Display17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list, traffic
information148
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System226
– for automatic climate
control104
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System226Microphone
– telephone14
– voice input14
Mirror dimming feature50
Mirrors49
– automatic curb monitor49
– exterior mirrors49
– heating49
– interior rearview mirror50
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory47
"Missed calls"190
Missed calls190
Mobile phone
– accepted calls190
– adjusting volume187
– calling
189
– ending call189
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest110
– missed calls190
– operation via iDrive187
– redialing190
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
– Top 8190
– touch tone dialing192
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest110
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive
controls16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor89
"Monitor on / off"51
Most recent mobile phone
numbers190
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files169
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher60
– refer to Wiper system61
Multimedia screen, refer to
iDrive16
Music tracks, refer to
Tracks170
"Mute on / off"51
N
"Navigation"130,136
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off146
Navigation drive, location128
Navigation DVD128

Everything from A - Z
264 Remote control28
– battery renewal38
– convenient access36
– garage door opener106
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunction31,38
– removing from the ignition
lock56
– service data226
– tailgate30
"Repeat directory" for audio
mode172
"Repeat" for audio mode172
"Repeat track" for audio
mode172
Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs229
Replacing tires219
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires219
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge72
"Reset"89,91
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings159
"Reset" for stopwatch84
"Reset" for tone settings159
Residual heat103
Restraint systems
– for children52
– refer to Safety belts48
Reverse
– CD changer173
– CD player173
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– manual transmission58
Road map145
"Roadside Assistance"198
Roadside
Assistance198,235
Roadside parking lamps98
– replacing bulbs230
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements76Roller blind
– sun blinds109
Roof load capacity245
Roof-mounted luggage
rack124
"Roomsound", refer to Tone
control158
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away
239
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route141
– arrow display144
– changing147
– display144
– displaying streets and
towns/cities146
– displaying town146
– list146
– map display145
– selecting141
– selecting criteria141
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires219
Rubber parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires219
Run-Flat Tires219
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire90
– flat tire90
– Flat Tire Monitor90
– new tires219
– replacing219
– tire inflation pressure208
– winter tires220
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment48
Safety belts48
– damage49
– indicator/warning lamp48
– reminder48
– sitting safely43Safety belts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Safety systems
– airbags94
– Antilock Brake System
ABS86
– brake system86
– driving stability control
systems86
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC86
– safety belts48
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat
Tires219
"SAT"156,166
Satellite radio166
– displaying additional
information167
– enabling166
– selecting channel167
– storing channel167
Saving fuel120
"Scan"
– sampling radio stations161
– sampling tracks on CD171
Scan
– CD changer171
– CD player171
– radio161
"Scan all" for audio mode171
"Scan directory" for audio
mode171
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting238
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio166
Seat adjustment
– electric44
– mechanical44
Seat and mirror memory47
Seat belt reminder, refer to
'Fasten safety belts'
reminder48
Seat heating47